The Psychology of Action: Turning Insights into Real Change

Employee listening is only as powerful as the action it sparks. Too often, organizations stop at measurement, collecting data without translating it into meaningful outcomes. In today’s environment, leaders can’t afford static surveys or passive dashboards. They need strategies grounded in psychology that help managers and teams act with clarity and confidence.

Join us on Tuesday, October 28 at 8:00 am PT for a conversation with Dr. Bobbi Wegner, Harvard faculty member teaching the highly sought-after Motivation and Groups & Culture courses, practicing psychologist, and CEO of Groops, a platform that helps leaders build healthier teams through science-backed group experiences. Dr. Wegner brings a rare mix of academic rigor and practical application, connecting what we know about human motivation and group dynamics to what organizations need most: action.

We’ll also be joined by Col. W. Jason Watkins, Commander at the 22d Air Task Force in the U.S. Air Force. Drawing from decades of leadership in some of the world’s most demanding environments, Col. Watkins brings unique insight into how cohesion, trust, and motivation come together to shape high-performing teams. His reflections—shared from his personal perspective, not on behalf of the Department of Defense—translate lessons from military leadership into practical strategies any organization can apply.

In this session, we’ll explore:

• Why motivation theory is a critical key to unlocking organizational change
  How leaders and managers turn feedback into visible, trust-building action
• What group dynamics reveal about culture and how to harness them for progress
• Where psychology and data intersect to help organizations close the gap between hearing and doing
• What military leadership teaches us about resilience, connection, and performance under pressure
• Practical ways to move from insights to action that stick, even in times of disruption

With perspectives bridging psychology, organizational practice, and military leadership, this conversation will highlight why motivation is not just a personal concept but a culture driver and a business lever.

As many organizations wrap up their latest round of feedback, this is the perfect time to focus on turning it into sustainable, meaningful action. Join us to explore what’s next for performance management.